Compressing data in a cache memory

Details Compressing data in a cache memory Compressing data in a cache memory

2007-07-10

2007-07-10

Kim, Matthew (Department: 2186)

Electrical computers and digital processing systems: memory

Storage accessing and control

Hierarchical memories

C711S144000

Reexamination Certificate

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10930882

ABSTRACT:
In one embodiment, the present invention includes a cache memory having a plurality of cache lines to store data, in which at least some of the cache lines are adapted to store data in a compressed state. The cache memory also may include a first tag corresponding to each of the cache lines to indicate whether data in the corresponding cache line is compressible.

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